Case Number: 828
Griffin, John, fatally injd. Sept. 14. Pushed from fence near 24th Prect. Station, by Off. Patrick Kennedy, of 30th Prect., who was arrested. Griffin died at County Hosp. Sept. 16, his back having been broken by the fall. Kennedy was found guilty of manslaughter, April 19, 1899, and sentenced to one year in Joliet Pen.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 14, 1898 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 16, 1898 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | near 24th Prect. Station |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | near 24th Prect. Station |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | near 24th Prect. Station |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Griffin, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Kennedy, Patrick -> officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 30 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of manslaughter |
